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Premium H.264 DVR
User’s Manual
Version 1.2
00P3DG600DSEA2
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DVR User’s Manual 1
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DVR User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site. • Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock. • W
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DVR User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance. Rack Mounting Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of
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DVR User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................7 2. System Setup................................................................................................................8 2.1 Position the Unit .....................................................................................................8 2.2 Select Video Format..........................................
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DVR User’s Manual 3.7.3 Exception Text Setup .................................................................................30 3.7.4 Input Setup ................................................................................................31 4. Basic Operation..........................................................................................................33 4.1 View Live / Playback Video ..................................................................................33 4
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DVR User’s Manual 5.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software ...........................................................54 5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off..............................................................................55 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades.......................................................................56 5.3 Basic Operation for Monitoring Remotely.............................................................56 5.3.1 View Live Video ...................................
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DVR User’s Manual 1. Overview The Premium H.264 DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution. Its outstanding pentaplex operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, remotely monitor the unit via internet on PCs or mobile devices, and backup the configuration and video data, MEANWHILE th
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DVR User’s Manual 2. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended. 2.1 Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before m
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DVR User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit ® system, such as USB ThumbDrive or any USB devices, etc., make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered on. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-on process is done completely. 2.4 Rear Panel Connectors There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. The connect
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DVR User’s Manual Alarm I/O & RS485 The unit provides alarm I/O and RS-485 ports that offer users the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device. The definition for pins varies when the DVRs have different channels. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. NAS The NAS connector allows users to connect a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device to expend HDD capacity of the DVR. LAN 10/100/1000M (RJ-45) The DVR is capable of networking and it allow
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DVR User’s Manual 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The current operating mod
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DVR User’s Manual Alarm LED The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered. HDD LED The LED lights up while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD. 3.1.2 Functional Keys This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on the front panel of the DVR. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding vide
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DVR User’s Manual MODE Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four available view modes: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-windows (3x3) and 16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information. PLAY Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: The video of latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer. FREEZE • Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the
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DVR User’s Manual ENTER / ZOOM • In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen viewing mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to return. ESC • Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously. • If the password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds to lock up the function of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SE
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DVR User’s Manual 3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid username. A preset username “admin” can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU. Move to and press ENTER to proceed. Input Username A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST U V W X YZ a b c d e f g
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DVR User’s Manual 3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select and the menu is as the following: User Management 1. Password Protection ON 2. Account Setup 3. Authority Setup 4. Load Default Setting No Password Protection Select to request for username and password for accessing functio
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DVR User’s Manual 3.3 Power On / Shutdown the Unit If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shutdown and power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. To Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before plug in the power cord to the DVR (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V), and power on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disapp
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DVR User’s Manual 3.4 System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/Time 1. Date 2008/02/21 2. Time PM10:39:26 3. Time Zone OFF 4. Date/Time Display 1 Row 5. Date Dis
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DVR User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: , or . “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. Time Display Mode User can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. Date / Tim
